Italy On This Day

Fascinating stories from each day of the year about the people and events that have shaped the culture and history of Italy

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21 February 2017

Giuseppe Abbati - painter and revolutionary

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Early death robbed Italian art of bright new talent Giovanni Boldini's portrait of Giuseppe Abbati in 1865 Italy lost a great ar...
20 February 2017

Ferruccio Lamborghini - car maker

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Tractor manufacturer inspired by Enzo Ferrari's 'insult' Ferruccio Lamborghini was dismissed by Enzo Ferrari as a mere tra...
19 February 2017

Vittorio Grigolo - opera singer

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Tenor courted public popularity as way to land 'serious' roles Vittorio Grigolo in a picture for his album The Italian Tenor ...
18 February 2017

Roberto Baggio - football icon

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Azzurri star regarded as Italy's greatest player Roberto Baggio pictured after his world record transfer to Juventus The footbal...
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